Aturia in Matrix – Early to Middle Eocene | Boujdour, Morocco

Aturia in Matrix | Early to Middle Eocene | Boujdour, Morocco

A beautifully preserved specimen of Aturia, an extinct nautiloid cephalopod, presented in its original matrix. Sourced from Boujdour, Morocco, and dating to the Early to Middle Eocene (~34–56 million years ago), this specimen represents one of the last surviving lineages of the once-diverse nautiloids — ancient relatives of the modern nautilus.

Provenance

• Species: Aturia sp.
• Class: Nautiloid cephalopod
• Period: Early to Middle Eocene (~34–56 Ma)
• Location: Boujdour, Morocco
• Preservation: In matrix

Aturia was a wide-ranging genus found across Eocene seas worldwide, distinguished by its tightly coiled shell and intricate suture patterns. Moroccan specimens from the Boujdour region are noted for their excellent preservation and striking natural presentation in matrix. A refined addition to any Cenozoic or cephalopod fossil collection.